Day 1

– Check-in at the 4* hotel in Borgaro Torinese – Free afternoon to discover the most fascinating places in the area. Of course, a visit to one of the most famous Savoy residences, the majestic Reggia di Venaria, is a must. The Venaria Reale is a masterpiece of architecture and landscape, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It will be a pleasure to stroll among the masterpieces, its gardens, and the Castello della Mandria with its Borgo Cittadino.
– Dinner at a restaurant on Via Mensa, where the menu offers typical dishes of Piedmontese cuisine.
– Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 2

– Full breakfast at the hotel.
– A day dedicated to our STAGE number 07 among the Alpine valleys closest to Turin. Push yourself, eat and drink as you climb the Lanzo Valleys. Then a long descent towards Col del Lys and Susa, on the roads of the Giro in the shadow of the Sacra di San Michele, symbol of Piedmont.
The 75 km route with an elevation gain of 1,291 m starts from the center of Lanzo Torinese, heading towards Germagnano. Outside the town, follow the signs for Val di Viù. The road immediately starts to climb, alternating with flat sections until you reach the town. A slight descent to Versino, turn left and start the climb to Col del Lys, 13.5 km with an average gradient
of 4.3%. The long descent takes us to the Susa Valley, passing through Rubiana to Sant’Ambrogio di Torino. Turn right towards Susa, where the road climbs gently but with gentle, rideable gradients. We pass through the villages of Sant’Antonino di Susa and San Giorio di
Susa. After 10 km of gentle climbing, we arrive in the center of Susa.
Return to the hotel, dinner at your leisure, and overnight stay.

LENGTH 75 KM
ELEVATION GAIN 1,291 M
MINIMUM ALTITUDE 348 M
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE 1,306 M
ROAD BIKE – GRAVEL

The Giro d’Italia followed this route in 2019, stage 13 Pinerolo-Ceresole Reale climbing up from Viù. Susa, on the other hand, has been the stage town for many arrivals and departures of the Giro d’Italia. The last one was in 2018, with the departure towards Cervinia.

Day 3

– Full breakfast at the hotel.
– A day dedicated to our STAGE number 08. On the roads of Turin, to honor the achievements of the Greats. From Coppi to Balmamion, to the unfortunate Marco Pantani. Between two great
velodromes that have celebrated great cycling.
Departure from the center of Nole to enter Ciriè shortly after. We arrive at San Francesco al Campo, known for its velodrome, which has seen many champions ride, including Filippo Ganna. Continuing towards Leinì, we head towards the hills and arrive at San Mauro. Leaving the center of San Mauro, we turn right and begin the 9 km climb with an average gradient of 4.7% and maximum peaks of 11% that will take us to Superga. The arrival at the square in front of the Basilica has seen the conclusion of several editions of the Giro del Piemonte and Milano-Torino. Superga is also sadly famous for the serious accident involving Marco Pantani on October 19, 1995. Turin has hosted the Giro in several editions and will be the arrival point for the 14th stage in 2022.
At the end of the stage, to reward your efforts, it is almost obligatory to refresh yourself with a typical merenda sinoira, the traditional Piedmontese aperitif, with local cold cuts and cheeses accompanied by excellent wines from the Turin hills.
– Return to the hotel, dinner on your own, and overnight stay.

LENGTH 44 KM
ELEVATION GAIN 549 M
MINIMUM ALTITUDE 202 M
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE 672 M
ROAD BIKE – GRAVEL

The Giro d’Italia passed through Nole Canavese in 2019 during the 13th stage from Pinerolo to Ceresole Reale to pay tribute to the great champion Franco Balmamion, a native of Nole. The Superga hill was the finish line for the 1958 stage from Saint Vincent to Superga, which was won by Federico Bahamontes.

Day 4

– Hearty breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
– Today marks the start of the exact route of the Elite-Under23 race, with over a century of history linking Ciriacese to the Lanzo Valleys. Hundreds of champions have passed through this valley. A
route that is already legendary, reaching an altitude of 1800m at Pian della Mussa.
The ride starts in the center of Ciriè, in front of the Town Hall, where many Criterium races have been organized by GS Brunero, the historic team that has trained hundreds of amateur cyclists. Once we arrive in Villanova Canavese, we cross the Stura di Lanzo river and continue along the left side of the valley, passing through Lanzo until we reach Germagnano. Continue along the main road in the valley until km 24, turn left and climb up the Val d’Ala, where the road begins to get steep. You pass through the town of Ala di Stura, a ski resort, and continue for about 7 km on gentle slopes until you reach Balme, where the slopes reach a gradient of 12%.
The road then climbs steeply for about 1.5 km, reaching an altitude of 1,200 m. The last 2 km, which are less demanding, allow you to enjoy the splendid landscape of Pian della Mussa, a plateau of hundreds of hectares of pasture, 3 km long.
At the end of the stage, accommodation in a mountain refuge with a typical merenda sinoira, the traditional Piedmontese aperitif, with cold cuts and Toma di Lanzo, a cheese produced in the mountain pastures during the summer, accompanied by excellent locally produced beer.
The refuge is easily accessible and offers all the comforts required today, in a familiar and welcoming environment. A stop on the GTA and Via Alpina trails, but also a base for families with children, people with disabilities, and anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the unspoiled nature of Balme in search of sports and nature, but also culture and history.
– Dinner on your own and overnight stay.

LENGTH 48 KM
ELEVATION GAIN 1621 M
MINIMUM ALTITUDE 350 M
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE 1853 M
ROAD BIKE – GRAVEL

On May 25, 2018, the 19th stage of the 101st Giro d’Italia passed through the roads of the Lanzo valleys. Over the 184 km of the stage, Chris Froome wiped out his deficit in the standings and climbed to first place in the overall classification.

Day 5

– Breakfast at the refuge.
We suggest spending the morning Nordic walking, perhaps under the guidance of an A.N.I. regional instructor (recommended), in the natural surroundings of Balme, a location blessed with stunning natural scenery. Nordic walking is an outdoor sport, a gentle workout that develops endurance, strength, and fitness thanks to the extensive muscle involvement (85% of the body’s muscles) and is therefore also suitable for rehabilitation.
At the end, enjoy an excellent lunch at the refuge, where traditional dishes and more will be served, reviving ancient recipes using typical, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.